Triceps are the major muscle group in the backs of our upper arms. They work behind our biceps. The backs of our upper arms can look flabby or loose if we don’t strengthen them. This exercise will keep the triceps tight, toned and fortify them to help avoid jiggle. You can also perform this exercise using elastic exercise bands with handles, securely attached to a railing above your head. In this exercise a rope apparatus is attached to the cable. When using a cable machine, choose a weight that you can lift to make two to three sets of 12-15 repetitions challenging.

• Stand facing cable machine, feet flat on floor. Hands on rope ends, upper arms at sides (elbows in), forearms parallel to floor.
• Keep shoulders down and relaxed by focusing on squeezing shoulder blades together.
• Exhale as you slowly pull rope handles down and apart at the bottom of the movement so arms are parallel to sides.
• Inhale as you return to starting position.

Tips on Form: Keep upper arms stable and close to body by focusing on keeping elbows in. The forearms should be straight off your elbows, parallel to floor.

Advanced Tip: Add weight or one more set.

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